Fresh This Month: Rhubarb Recipes For Kids & Their Parents

I never really understood or even tasted rhubarb until I was an adult. My mom never cooked or baked with rhubarb and the only childhood memory I have of this stalky veggie/fruit was when the grumpy neighbor accused my sister and I of stealing his rhubarb crop. Um, no I was not the rhubarb bandit. Maybe that’s why I steered clear of it for so many years. I guess I’m making up for it now. Each season I make a run for the farmer’s market to get the freshest and tastiest stalks to make all kinds of new recipes. Here’s a glimpse into what we will be making with our Rhubarb this season…

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This rhubarb jelly is delicious on toast or a scone, but the best way to serve it is wrapped up in a jelly roll. Makes for a lovely spring dessert.

Chutney is so cool, you just throw a bunch of stuff in a pot and cook it until it's mush. Then you are left with this completely flavor packed jelly that you can spread on just about anything, my fave would be on something savory.

Are you fan of the filling of the pie and the whipped cream that goes along with? Here's a great way to skip the pastry and go right for the innards. Serve them individually in glasses for a fun effect.

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